The Three Kingdoms: The Cold Gate World

Chapter 239 Avoidance
"Reconciliation?"

Zhou Tai restrained his smile, walked slowly to the handsome seat and sat down, looking at Kuai Yue playfully.

There was no more text, and the scene was silent.

Kuai Yue bit the bullet and cupped his hands at Zhou Tai: "General Zhou, it is unjust that you sent troops to attack Jingzhou this time. My lord has always believed that peace is the most important thing. Jingzhou and Yizhou, well water does not interfere with river water, but you suddenly attacked , Leading the army straight to Xiangyang City, it is unavoidable for the strong to bully the weak, and it is morally wrong."

Zhou Tai and Jiang Qin looked at each other, and suddenly burst out laughing.

Bully the weak? !
Guo Jia is stronger than Liu Biao, and the Taiping Army is stronger than the Jingzhou Army, which is understandable.

But Zhou Tai had only [-] soldiers in Badong, and he defeated Huang Zu's [-] soldiers and forced Xiangyang. Before the arrival of backup, could he be regarded as bullying the weak?
Zhou Tai couldn't help laughing and said: "Mr. Yidu, Zhang Baiqi was eating inside and outside. When he rebelled, he held the imperial decree, which clearly stated that Liu Jingzhou would support him, and that Jingzhou and Yizhou did not interfere with each other? Then why did Huang Zu Leading an army of [-] to the border of Yizhou? Could it be that my lord can only fight back after being beaten? I was ordered to send troops this time, and you can think that my lord is bullying the weak by the strong and aggressive, but no one in Yizhou would Thinking so, Liu Jingzhou stationed troops to build peace, and everyone in Yizhou thought that Liu Jingzhou was here to invade."

Kuai Yue felt uncomfortable.

Jingzhou was also tricked by Cao Cao.

If he knew that Zhang Baiqi had an imperial edict in his hand, and that Zhang Baiqi was rebellious, he would definitely advise Liu Biao to stop Huang Zu from leading troops to deter Yizhou.

No matter how you look at it, Jingzhou's previous military actions were all in support of Zhang Baiqi, and Yizhou fought back, which is common sense.

Cao Cao sowed a seed, and it took root and sprouted to this point. I am afraid that even Cao Cao himself did not expect it.

It's just that this ending was indeed unexpected by Cao Cao. He wanted to inflict serious damage on Guo Jia, but instead plunged Jingzhou into fire and water. Judging from the results, Cao Cao was even more happy to see the current situation. Nei was unable to participate in the decisive battle between him and Yuan Shao.

In principle, Jingzhou could not come up with convincing reasons for Zhou Tai to withdraw.

Kuai Yue had no choice but to retreat and use force to force Zhou Tai to retreat.

"General Zhou, there are still [-] strong soldiers in Xiangyang. If you are aggressive, Jingzhou will naturally fight to the death with no way out. You have less than [-] soldiers, what are your chances of winning?"

Courtesy first, soldiers later, have you seen Jingzhou Tuqiongdagger?
Zhou Tai didn't think so, Kuai Yue was obviously bluffing.

Jingzhou really dares to fight, do you need to be so polite to him?
Zhou Tai's smile dissipated, his expression was seven points of prestige, three points of anger, and he said: "Oh? Sixty thousand soldiers! Hmph, I have been in charge of the army in Badong for several years, and I can't wait to do a big fight. Huang Zu's fifty thousand Shrimp soldiers and crab generals are not enough. If there are really strong soldiers in Jingzhou, I really want to meet for a while. When I left Badong, I brought [-] soldiers and horses. Count it clearly, how many Jingzhou soldiers were buried with me!"

The atmosphere in the tent instantly became tense, Zhou Tai was tyrannical, Jiang Qin looked on and showed a bit of murderous intent, and Kuai Yue was helpless and even more embarrassed.

Does Jingzhou dare to fight?I dare not.

Even if it was a one-for-one exchange, after Jingzhou defeated Zhou Tai, there would be less than [-] troops left. I am afraid that even Zhang Xiu would not be able to stop him, let alone Cao Cao and Yuan Shu. If Zhou Tai really died in Jingzhou, Guo Jia would be indifferent?
Sigh lightly.

Kuai Yue said earnestly: "General Zhou, you and I are also old friends. I dare to ask you, you stationed troops outside Xiangyang, wasting money and food. Even if you captured Xiangyang City, does your lord have the strength to garrison Jingzhou?"

Kuai Yue understands with reason and moves with emotion.

Guo Jia has just guarded Xiaguanzhong, even if Jingzhou is captured now, there will be no troops to garrison. If he insists on dividing the troops to defend, it is tantamount to breaking them into pieces. He has weakened his own strength and will give the enemy a chance to defeat them one by one.

Gongsun Zan's defeat was like this.

Doesn't Guo Jia know?For sure.

Kuai Yue was really curious, because he really didn't understand why Zhou Tai didn't retreat.

Zhou Tai sneered and said: "Mr. Yidu, you and I made an agreement back then that Jingzhou and Yizhou would advance and retreat hand in hand to maintain peace. What happened? Liu Jingzhou betrayed his promise and sent troops to the border of Yizhou. My lord ordered me to attack Xiangyang, right? For the territory of Jingzhou. After the fall of Xiangyang, I led the army back. In the end, my lord didn't care who took Jingzhou by reaping the benefits. It was Zhang Xiu, Yuan Shu, or Cao Cao. My lord didn't bother to care. In short, Liu Jingzhou lost My lord's sincerity over the years should be paid for."

The words are eloquent and the reason is eloquent.

Zhou Tai's words sounded really reasonable and solid.

Kuai Yue sneered in his heart: Isn't it a territory of Jingzhou?If Guo Jia had been defeated in Guanzhong, I am afraid that the less than [-] troops in this area would not have come to the city of Xiangyang today.

There is a layer of overtones that Kuaiyue can hear.

"General Zhou, does the price have to be my lord's life?"

Kuai Yue asked tentatively.

If Liu Biao's order must be taken, then Liu Biao must fight to the death, there is nothing to say.

Zhou Tai said calmly, "If Jingzhou really has the sincerity to make peace, then give me a million dollars so that I can explain to my lord."

After speaking, Zhou Tai waved his sleeves and saw off the guests.

Kuai Yue really figured out Zhou Tai this time, no, it should be Guo Jia's plan.

Really ruthless!

Jingzhou's soldiers and horses did not step into Yizhou, but suffered heavy losses. In the end, they had to pay millions of dollars in food to Yizhou.

Will Liu Biao agree?

Liu Biao agreed!
Compared with wealth and life, compared with peace and security, what is money and food?
Civil and military officials in Jingzhou were lifeless from top to bottom, feeling aggrieved in their hearts.

What a fool!
When they were beaten to the door of the house, they had to hand over money and food to ask them to go back.

It's just a shame.

To get to the bottom of it, no one can blame it. Jingzhou is also responsible. Cai Hao and Zhang Yun, who were born and died for Liu Biao in the early days, why are they afraid of fighting today?

Because in the early stage, they wanted to fight for power and profit through meritorious service, and came to the top to seize power. The Cai family was firmly seated at the top of the Jingxiang family, so why bother to pin their heads to the waistband of their trousers?
Human life is often the more humble and fearless, the richer and more timid.

Zhou Tai returned with a full load. After returning to Badong County, he began to recruit troops to make up for the lost troops. He also sent people to send money and food to Fuling, and asked Fuling officials to issue a notice to provide compensation to the slaughtered relatives in Hanping County through the registered population. .

As soon as the Taiping army left, Jingzhou also began to actively operate.

Liu Biao survived this desperate situation, learned from the pain, and prepared to build and expand the military.

Princes, only with an army can they feel safe.

When Xiangyang was in dire straits, Zhang Xiu did not extend a helping hand, and Liu Biao's support for Zhang Xiu in Nanyang could not be counted on when Zhang Xiu was in distress.

To expand the army, the goal is to have 20 troops in Jingzhou!
Only in this way can Liu Biao no longer be afraid of Guo Jia after he got Guanzhong.

Cai Mao and Zhang Yun, the previously shrunken tortoises, are jumping around more happily than anyone else at the moment, and they have undertaken the matter of military expansion with all their strength.

Apparently, everyone knows what their thinking is, it is nothing more than to further control the military power through the expansion of the army. Moreover, if they don't hold this job in their hands, there is no guarantee that other colleagues will not snatch it and then fight against them.

The war in Jingzhou came to an end for the time being.

After returning to Chang'an, Guo Jia devoted himself to government affairs. After the Guanzhong War, he had to deal with too many things.

When the Taiping Army made its triumphant return to Chang'an, the nobles of Yizhou and the people of Guanzhong lined the road to welcome them, and spontaneously rewarded the three armies.

The wealthy families in Yizhou put up a celebration banquet with money and food, and they praised Guo Jia tirelessly for his vision of the dragon and the tiger.

Rejecting Yuan Shao and Cao Cao and keeping Guanzhong not only cheered the nobles of Yizhou, but also relieved the common people. The peaceful days they hoped for finally had hope.

In the two counties of Guanzhong, Hongnong and Hedong delayed the pace of resuming production due to the war, and slowed down the pace of Guo Jia's prosperity.

It doesn't matter, Guo Jia is patient, he can survive any hero in the world, and if he gives Guanzhong a few years, Guo Jia's strength will be improved to a higher level.

In future plans, Guo Jia expects that he will support at least 40 troops!
Guo Jia's next strategy is to rest and recuperate and wait for the battle of Guandu!
Will he sit back and watch the tigers fight?

will not!

He wants to take the opportunity to sweep the Guandong at the most critical moment of the Battle of Guandu!

Government affairs were heavy, and Guo Jia forgot to sleep and eat. He was reviewing official documents in the Chang'an mansion. When he buried his head in it, Xu Shu stepped up and said to Guo Jia, "My lord, Ma Teng led his relatives to move to Xudu. He passed by Chang'an to visit the lord."

Guo Jia put down his pen, and asked Xu Shu to invite Ma Teng in before he started thinking.

When Xu Shu left, Guo Jia thought about it.

Ma Teng moved his family to Xuchang, which must have been written by Cao Cao.

Ma Teng wanted to become a close minister of the emperor, so Cao Cao gave Ma Teng this opportunity.

purpose?

Guo Jia made a good guess as soon as he thought about it.

Contain Guanzhong.

It is impossible for Ma Teng to give up his soldiers and territories to go to Xudu. His soldiers, horses and territories in the west of Fufeng must have his confidantes to take over. In this way, if Ma Teng goes to Xudu, Cao Cao will be able to pinch Ma Teng's soldiers and horses by seven inches. After all, it is still necessary to suppress Guo Jia and restrain Guo Jia.

Ma Teng, who entered the hall, was not wearing any armor and was wearing an ordinary sleeve robe. He could not see the elegance of a literati in this rough man.

"Hehehe, Shijun's demeanor is still the same, and he is invincible!"

Ma Teng bowed to Guo Jia with a hearty smile.

Guo Jia smiled lightly and opened his arms to ask him to take a seat.

After exchanging pleasantries, the two chatted and laughed casually. Ma Teng explained that he had received the imperial decree and took his sons to Xuchang to serve together.

Everything was almost as expected by Guo Jia.

Guo Jia doesn't care about these things, he won't remind Ma Teng that Cao Cao has ulterior motives, and there are some things that can't be explained clearly.

Just as the two of them were having a lively conversation, talking about the past when they fought side by side together, Xu Shu came to the hall again, not shying away from Ma Teng's presence, cupped his hands at Guo Jia and said, "My lord, Yuan Shu sent Yang Hong as an envoy to visit .”

Yuan Shu?

Yang Hong?

Guo Jia can't laugh or cry, who is the street mouse in today's world?

Undoubtedly it was Yuan Shu, no one wanted to be related to Yuan Shu, everyone avoided it.

(End of this chapter)